Cossack, Northern Territory
Cossack is a suburb of the town of Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia. It is within the Katherine Town Council local government area. The area was officially defined as a suburb in April 2007, adopting the name from white émigré farmers who settled in the area.[2]
| Cossack Katherine, Northern Territory | |
|---|---|
  Cossack | |
| Coordinates | 14°26′47.4″S 132°10′35.0″E |
| Population | 1,293 (2021 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 0850 |
| Time zone | ACST (UTC+9:30) |
| Location | 13.8 km (9 mi) from Katherine |
| LGA(s) | Katherine Town Council |
| Territory electorate(s) | Katherine |
| Federal division(s) | Lingiari |
The locality consists mostly of rural land holdings mixed with some smaller farms and residences, however there is also a small industrial area and power station close to the Stuart Highway.
Demographics
As of the 2021 Australian census, 1,293 people resided in Cossack,[1] up from 1,223 in the 2016 census.[3] The median age of persons in Cossack was 39 years. There were more males than females, with 51.1% of the population male and 48.9% female. The average household size was 2.8 people per household.[1]
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Cossack (State Suburb)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
- "Cossack". NT Place Names Register, via Northern Territory Government.
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Cossack (NT) (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 5 November 2021.